Senior Software Engineer

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

At Lumen, the company is building the trusted network for the AI-powered world—connecting people, data, and applications through one of the industry’s most expansive fiber networks and connected ecosystems. Every day, Lumen teams help enterprises, governments, and communities unlock what’s possible through secure, high-performance connectivity that powers cloud, edge, and AI innovation.

As a Senior Software Engineer, the successful candidate will collaborate with talented peers in an agile environment to design, develop, test, and deliver impactful software solutions that solve real-world challenges. From enhancing existing platforms to creating new capabilities, this role works across disciplines, translates complex requirements into scalable solutions, and influences outcomes that matter to customers around the globe.

This position is remote and based within the US.

• Partners in an Agile Scrum team environment to be able to design, develop, code, test, debug and support in production new software or significant enhancements to existing software Works closely with business partners and technical staff to create technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements

• Collaborates with product developers in an agile team to define and implement effective and efficient automated tests

• Documents own work to promote transparency and reuse

• Builds production-quality enterprise-grade systems that achieve target SLAs for scalability, reliability, and performance on an agreed upon schedule

• Actively participates in code-review process

• Prioritizes and handles multiple concurrent projects and efforts

• Demonstrates accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks

• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience (Computer Science or similar is preferred). 4 + years of experience with a master’s degree.

• Working knowledge of software development methodologies, standards, and coding best practices.

• Experience in Agile practices, including planning and grooming, sprint management, daily standup, and retrospective participation. Familiarity with JIRA.

• Extensive development experience using C#, .NET and java script

• Experience with Oracle RDBMS and SQL

• Cloud development experience, preferably Azure Dev Ops

• Highly motivated, organized, reliable and detail oriented

• Quick learner and actively seeks out new technology

• Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus

• Strong problem-solving, time management, written and verbal communication skills

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA  KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY

$88,860…